Current News and Alerts
Please find links to current information regarding the COVID-19 outbreak from State and Federal agencies: Updated as new information becomes available. Check back frequently.
Baker-Polito Administration to Lift COVID Restrictions May 29, State to Meet Vaccination Goal by Beginning of June https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-to-lift-covid-restrictions-may-29-state-to-meet-vaccination-goal-by-beginning-of-june
- Reopening Massachusetts Presentation - May 18, 2021
- Link to Mask Guidance - updated guidance effective May 29th, 2021
- NEW ABCC Guidance https://www.mass.gov/doc/abcc-advisory-regarding-the-end-of-covid-related-restrictions/download
- Updated Reopening Guidance from Baker-Polito Administration - April 27, 2021 - NEW
- COVID-19 Funeral Assistance - NEW
- Travel Order is downgraded to Travel Advisory
- New Groups added to Vaccine Eligibility as of March 22nd
- Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Phase IV of the Reopening Plan
- MASS.GOV Vaccine Map & Locations for PHASE 1
- PHASE 1 Attestation Form
- COVID MEMA Command Center Update 2/18/21
- Vaccination Clinics fo Phase I
- Vaccination Guidance
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Statewide Rollback to Phase Three, Step One, Additional Restrictions Effective December 13th https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-statewide-rollback-to-phase-three-step-one-additional
COVID-19 Order #58 – Order Returning All Municipalities to Phase III, Step 1 COVID-19 Safety Rules https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-order-58/download- ·COVID-19 Order #57 – Further Revised Order Regulating Gatherings in the Commonwealth https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-order-57/download
- Business Sector Reopening Guidance for Phase 3, Steps 1 & 2 Chart (available in multiple languages) https://www.mass.gov/lists/business-sector-reopening-guidance-for-phase-3-steps-1-2
- DPH Immunization Program Information on School-aged Children and Immunization Coverage https://www.mass.gov/info-details/school-immunizations
- Houses of Worship Guidance for Clergy https://www.mass.gov/lists/stop-covid-19-flyers-places-of-worship
- Business Contact Tracing Reporting Requirements https://www.mass.gov/lists/covid-19-reporting-requirements-for-businesses-flyer
- COVID-19 Negative Test Result Myths (Fact vs. Fiction) https://www.mass.gov/lists/covid-19-fact-vs-fiction-flyer
- CDC Revised Quarantine Guidance https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/scientific-brief-options-to-reduce-quarantine.html
- DPH Quarantine Information and Guidance Web page: https://www.mass.gov/guidance/information-and-guidance-for-persons-in-quarantine-due-to-covid-19
- Download: https://www.mass.gov/doc/information-and-guidance-for-persons-in-quarantine-due-to-covid-19-2/download
- Stop COVID Flyer - Businesses Reporting Protocols
- MAVEN website: http://www.maventrainingsite.com/maven-help/toc.html
- CDC Critical Infrastructure Response Planning information, including critical workers https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/critical-infrastructure-sectors.html
- Sector Specific Standards (www.mass.gov/reopening ) when available including translated documents and chart that compares Phase 3 Step 1 and 2 – www.mass.gov/reopening-protocols
- Employer Letter
- Retail Advisory
- Get Back Mass Poster -
- Updated Quarantine Guidance
- Stay at Home Advisory
- Facemask Requirement - Effective November 6th
- Private Gathering Guidance
- Gathering Guidance for Event Venues & Public Settings
- Early Closure Requirements - Effective November 6th
- State Thanksgiving Guidance
- Governor Baker releases Four-Phase Approach to Re-opening Massachusetts Interactive Map: Community-level COVID-19 Date
- Out of State Travel Guidance
- Travel FAQs
- Commissioner Designated Exceptions to Travel Ban
- Massachusetts Travel Form
- MEMA Testing Site Locator/Interactive Map
- DPH COVID-19 Count and Rate by Town - Updated weekly on Wednesdays
- MEMA COVID-19 Response Dashboard and Interactive Map
- US COVID-19 Dashboard from National Association of County & City Health Officials
- MEMA Public Resources Interactive Map - Find support near you
- Attorney General's Office Protections during COVID-19 Crisis
- Attorney General's Equal Access to Care flyer
- Frontline Workers Resources
- Families with loved ones in nursing homes in Massachusetts can use this new hotline to get information and resources, coordinated across state agencies. Call anytime, 9 am-5 pm, 7 days a week at 617-660-5399
- Buoy Health’s online 24/7 tool is free for Massachusetts residents and uses current COVID-19 guidance from the CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Visit http://Buoy.com/mass to learn more and use the tool.
- Travel Guidance: All travelers arriving to Massachusetts are instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days. Visitors are instructed not to travel to Massachusetts if they are displaying symptoms. For more information, please visit http://mass.gov/covid-zplo
- Massachusetts Announces State Income Tax Filing Deadline Being Extended to July 15